# Australian tourists to Europe are re-routing their flights and changing their bookings to avoid losing money.

*business · news · 2026-04-06 · Australian Financial Review*

## Key points

- Australian tourists are re-routing flights to avoid cancellations due to the Iran war.
- Travel industry reports a drop in visitors to destinations near the war zone.
- Disruption to Middle Eastern airlines is prompting booking changes among Australian travelers.
- Rising fuel costs have not significantly reduced overall travel demand from Australia to Europe.

**Countries:** Australia, United Kingdom, Iran

[Read the full story on Australian Financial Review](https://www.afr.com/world/middle-east/war-disruption-not-stopping-aussies-european-holidays-20260331-p5zk28)

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